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- Google Earth is one of the applications…that is simply phenomenal.…One of the amazing things I love about this app,…or website, is that you can visit just about…anywhere in the world without ever leaving your home.…For educators, Google Earth is a treasure chest…of possibilities and adventures.…Google has made the pro version…of Google Earth free also which will…now allow even more students and teachers…to travel the world all by just clicking their mouse.…

Let me show you a few examples…of how Google Earth can be used in the classroom.…One, we can look at historical imagery,…such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding areas.…Open Google Earth, type in the Golden Gate Bridge…in the search bar and click Search.…Google Earth will then find our destination.…On the right side, you will notice that you have a slider.…In order to zoom in, click and drag up on the slider.…

When you get by the bridge, you will also notice…that you have small images on the side.…If you click on one of the images,…it will give you a description…

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10/26/2015

Technology can play a critical role in the classroom, promoting engagement and knowledge retention. Here Renaldo Lawrence has assembled a list of practical educational technologies that are easy to incorporate into instruction and will help students be successful both in and out of class. He'll help you evaluate the ed tech landscape, determine what technologies are right for your classroom, and provide concrete examples of how to implement them. The tips cover everything from web resources, apps, and video to maps and ebooks. Start watching to find the tool that will take your students to the next level.